Antacids Are Our Friends

Hopefully this entry won't gross too many of you out :). But, consider yourself warned! With all of my wonderful dietary restrictions I have developed an annoying little habit of having a stomach ache at least once a day. Sometimes it is because I am hungry, sometimes it's because I ate something I shouldn't have and sometimes (at least in my personal opinion) there is a legion of little trolls in my stomach that get mad and start rolling around. As you may have guessed today is one such day, although I can't blame the trolls for this one. So I just wanted to talk for a minute about the wonderful chalky goodness of Maalox (or your preferred ant-acid). I have always been a Maalox girl myself, probably because everything else actually tastes like medicine which is like a death wish for whoever wants me to buy and use it. Even the smell of medicine makes me want to gag...but, I digress.
Maalox comes in a variety of flavors and a broad range of potency from mild to maximum strength, I do believe that it is still sold as a liquid as well ...but, come on? I really don't think anybody wants to drink that stuff...right?? I love Maalox because it goes straight to work, especially if you have heartburn and it makes my tummy all nice and better. So, I can carry on though my day. It's also a plus that it's gluten free :D. That makes it a winner in my book.

Horses for a Bad Day

So today has been one of those Mondays. I woke up early this morning from one of those dreams that you can't remember, but you're nervous and you are sure that you did something last night that you weren't suppose to. I stood up and realized that my right shoulder and hip hurt like I'd been laying on one side all night...which is, you know...awesome. On top of that I feel like I'm going to up-chuck and I couldn't find my parking pass. I get to work and a slew of annoyingly, prepubescent teenagers greets me with a sock fight. And it's not even noon! :) So, I thought to myself I haven't posted to my blog lately and thought that I might try and bring a little joy into my morning...so without further ado I give you horses! Now, those of you who know me know that I firmly believe that a horse can cure all that ails you, from a broken heart to a traumatic injury. There is nothing on this good earth that compares to the quiet dignity and healing power of the horse. I volunteer at a local therapeutic riding center and it is amazing to see what a horse can do for someone who is shy; to someone who has lost the use of their legs or worse. From a quiet grooming session to a full on ride, the horse will show you exactly what you need to see. Calmly standing while being groomed or waiting and patiently guiding while a new skill is learned. They can calm the head, the heart and the soul. They teach, without words, lessons that only we can learn. They offer us strength and demand our respect.

Rain

Ok, so I am in a weird mood so if this doesn't totally sound like me...you've been warned. Rain, Rain, Rain!!! I love rain! Don't get me wrong I love sunshine to; but rain is just, the best thing ever! As you may have guessed it is raining right now and I have just been watching it come down in sheets. We really need the water here too, which is another reason that I am so excited for it! Although, I did almost die whilst driving to work this morning and will probably have a repeat performance this afternoon on the way home. I still love it! It makes everything green. I visited my parents yesterday and the road to the house was overrun with deliciously green foliage. You know the kind that really makes you want to go hiking somewhere in Washington? I like to see it as a cleansing action that the earth has for itself. It washes away the dirt and grime and leaves everything looking fresh and clean. As you all know the sunny day after the storm looks and smells the best. It makes most people better drivers and creates some amazing cloud formations. Ah, I just love it!

Trees

Trees make me happy
Simple statement, truth, fact
Standing steadfast
In ground that’s given

Twisted and broken
Forever reaching for Heaven
No bias, no judgment
Showing love

Many colors
Wrapped in branches bringing
Life

Look up
They stand watch
Firmly rooted
Showing what cannot be seen
Life is given
A Blessing for all

Bucket Seats

Have you ever thought about how comfortable your car is? I have done my fair share of driving around, and I think that the two front seats of my car are the most comfortable seats ever. When I get off work, I walk out to my car; pop the lock and sit down in the car, lean back (way back, as many of you know…) and just let out a huge sigh. In that moment nothing matters but the fact that my back doesn’t hurt and I am completely content, I think it has something to do with the fact that the car seats give you total support. From your head, neck and back to your legs and feet. They hold you up and offer extra padding right where you need it. Have you have traveled for an extended period of time only to realize when you arrive that your booty doesn’t hurt at all; the way it would if you had been sitting in chair at home? I personally think that they are the most amazing thing ever invented! The next time you get in your car, before you starter’ up take a minute and just notice how you feel, relaxed, content, calm. Thanks for the seats!

Aluminum Foil!

Ok, so I am a total slacker! But, I'm back and hopefully will be able to more consistently post to the blog! So without further ado, I give you...foil! Yes, aluminum foil. The thought for this post came during Thanksgiving last year. I was helping my dad in the kitchen get ready to pack everything up to take over to my Brothers where we were having the meal. There was a lot of plastic tupperware and such as well as seran wrap. But, the thing that really caught my attention was the foil. First, dad used the foil while cooking the turkey as a tent to stop the top from getting too done. He took the bird out the of oven (at 400 degress) and put it on the counter and I grabbed the foil off the top, was it hot? NO, how amazing is that? It had been in the oven over 3 hours at this point...but it was completely cool to the touch! It really made me Thankful for the different technologies that we have today and how they assist in our lives. So, after the dinner was ready to go we used that same foil to cover the top of the bird and wrapped it around the pan so that no juice would leak out. No catastrophies on the drive to my brothers...Ok, seriously I could go on and on but Aluminum foil is absolutely fantastic. Next time you fix dinner, just remember what a blessing it is to have such a useful tool! :~)

Christmas Music

Tis the season to be happy about…EVERYTHING! OK I know what your going to say but I just have to say that I am very thankful for Christmas music. I work in a retail store and last Saturday the radio station we use started playing Christmas music. Now, I know there are a lot of people out there who whine about how they are ruining Christmas music because they start playing it so early and it’s the only thing they play during December. But…I love it. It has been a while since I have really felt the Christmas Spirit and I think it has a lot to do with my attitude and that is what I am working on changing. I think it is working because I can’t wait for Thanksgiving and I can’t wait for Christmas! It is almost like I haven’t been hearing the music for years and all of the sudden on Saturday I was like…Wow…Christmas is really coming! Music can have a huge impact on our attitudes and thoughts whether they promote well being or sadness. Christmas music is always happy music with messages of love and hope and that is really what this season is all about. I would invite everyone to take a moment and really listen to some Christmas music; it truly is healing to the soul.